Black: Coffee and Waffle Bar

When it comes to meals, there’s no doubt in my mind that brunch is my favorite one. I’ll admit that it probably has to do with the fact that you get to sleep in and still eat breakfast food, but regardless, a classic Sunday brunch is something that I will never turn down. While there are many great brunch spots in the Twin Cities, you sometimes have to pick a place based on what type of food you are feeling that mid-morning. And if waffles are what you are hungering for, there’s no better place to go than Black: Coffee and Waffle Bar.

 

Black opened its first location a couple of years ago on Como Ave, and I fell in love with it right away. Especially when it first opened, it had a very hipster feel to it, which high school Chloe very much loved, despite her innate preppiness. Over time, it has become a classic go-to for weekend brunches, and I am so excited about their new location on Marshall Ave. Depending on the time or day, you might have to wait a while to get your waffle, but the wait is well worth it in the end.

 

While you can certainly get waffles at many different restaurants, you can rarely find the assortment that Black offers in regards to toppings. You can choose from one of their 8 signature waffles, or else you can build your own with a wide assortment of toppings to choose from. Black also offers a great selection of hot and cold drinks; I always love the designs that are made in their hot chocolates, but they also make great seasonal lemonades in the summer that I also adore. Below are my personal favorite waffles on their menu.

S’more:

 

The S’more waffle was the very first one that I tried at Black, and I have to admit that it might just be my all time favorite. It is topped with chocolate chips, marshmallows, graham crackers, and chocolate drizzle. You just can never go wrong with a s’more in general, especially not when all of the ingredients are atop a waffle.

Fat Andrew:

 

The Fat Andrew is one that I’ve only tried more recently, but it is absolutely magical (honestly, truly). The Fat Andrew is topped with peanut butter, powered sugar, cinnamon, bananas, and whipped cream. The peanut butter and cinnamon combination is amazing, and the combined bananas will make you want to come back for more.

Naughty Waffle:

 

The Naughty Waffle is a little something different than what I normally get, but it tastes great because of the fresh fruit that it is topped with. The full list of toppings include strawberries, bananas, blueberries, almond butter, granola, and whipped cream. This is my mom’s personal favorite, and I do have to admit that it probably photographs the best of all.

What makes Black so cool is not only that the waffles are topped with so many yummy things, but the presentation of the waffles is also very aesthetically pleasing (no wonder you’ll always see people post pics of their waffles). I truly believe that when you are doing brunch, you can do no wrong wherever you go. But I do have to say that I love Black a whole brunch, and if you’re ever craving waffles, it really is the place to go.

XOXO, Chloe

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